Any offers of sponsorship would be welcome. Sponsorship money will be divided between the Historic Churches Trust and Icklesham Parish Church.

English Heritage looked at All Saints and its report was enthusiastic about the church, its history and its architecture but the big worry was the damage caused by damp. Will the National Lottery Fund help? A case has been made for a grant.

Meanwhile, over £4,000 has been raised by the Tower Appeal Fund.

There is live music at the Queeens Head on Sunday 9 from 4pm - 6pm with Tea Chest Blues.

Don’t throw away plastic shopping bags! A useful way to recycle is to think local and drop them in to Icklesham Stores.

September is very busy,

The last Church Market of a very successful year takes place a week tomorrow on Saturday September 15 from 1am - 3pm. There will be cakes, bric-a-brac and produce of offer and it is a great place to just chat, have a tea and coffee and cake, or even a light lunch.

The first Quiz Night is on Saturday September 22. Each quiz donates the proceeds to something in the village. This one is for church funds. Just arrange a team of up to six and entry is £2.50 per person.

Bring along your own food and drink and donations of raffle prizes are always appreciated.

The Queens Head Mini Beer Festival runs from Thursday September 20 - Sunday 23. It has 25 real ales and live music every day.

Icklesham Art Exbition takes place at the Memorial Hall today (Friday), Saturday and Sunday and there will be cheese and wine.

On Saturday September 22 there is a special fund raising day for St Michael’s Hospice in memory of Joan Baker which will be a sponsored run or walk around the recreation ground. Fancy dress can be worn and soft drinks and refreshments will be available for youngsters taking part.

For more information and sponsorship forms contact Sharon on 01424 814333 or casse@btinternet.com.

At 11am - 2.30pm after the run, the Baker family are holding a jumble sale in the Memorial Hall, with cakes and a raffle.

Harvest is celebrated on the last weekend of this month.

On Friday 28 Harvest Supper will be held in the Memorial Hall at 7pm. Tickets for this lovely supper with wine are £7 and are available from Janet Pegg on 01424 814735.

Everyone is welcome to attend this friendly annual village event.

On Saturday 29, from 9.30am onwards, the church will be decorated for Harvest Festival. Everyone is welcome to come and help decorate or even do an arrangement. There are plenty of spaces to fill. Contact Janet Pegg if you wish to know more.

There is Harvest Thanksgiving and Family Eucharist at All Saints on Sunday 30 at 10.30am and Harvest Songs of Praise at 6pm.